Trail Running calendar near Thornton Dale 2026-2027

Experience a winter trail run through the vast woodlands of Dalby Forest on the edge of the North York Moors. Choose between 10km, half marathon, or full marathon distances on scenic forest fire roads.

Experience a classic 8.4 km Peak District fell race in Birch Vale with 335 meters of climbing. Join a limited field of 125 runners for this traditional Derbyshire event starting and finishing near the Sycamore Inn.

Gather a team of four for a 10.7 km relay race through the Lee Mill Quarry site in Lancashire. Tackle a flagged course requiring full safety kit and teamwork in this established November event.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A 20 km fell race on Gisborough Moors in the North York Moors on Sun 6 Dec 2026, with 850 m of climb. Entry is available by pre-entry and on the day; teams are allowed and the race forms part of the North East Fell Running Champs.

Experience the beauty of the Dales this winter with distances ranging from 12 to 32 miles. This self-navigated trail event features a mass start, tracker support, and festive refreshments at the Otley finish line.

Join a festive trail run along the River Wear in Durham with 2.5km and 5km options. Enjoy cathedral views, holiday themed medals, and a fully stocked aid station at this inclusive family event.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Celebrate the season with festive trail runs through 3,300 acres of Nottinghamshire woodland. Choose from 10km, 5km, or 1 mile distances in a forest setting that welcomes both individual runners and canicross participants.

Run your own distance challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Within 7 hours, choose your goal from 3km to an ultra marathon. Every finisher gets a themed medal and a bobble hat.

Join this flexible seven hour time challenge along the River Wear in Durham. Run or walk any distance from 3km to an ultra marathon to earn a themed medal and a bobble hat.

Experience a festive out and back fell race in the dark climbing 370m to the summit of Chapelfell Top. This 6.6km pathless challenge requires navigation skills and extensive fell racing experience.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Join the Chopwell Woods Christmas Trail Races on 20 December 2026 for festive trail fun across a Santa Mile, 4 Mile and 8 Mile routes suitable for kids and adults. Enjoy seasonal scenery and family friendly racing with entries open now.

Experience fast and furious junior fell racing through the old quarries of Penistone Hill. These short circuit races offer exciting scrambles for young runners from age six and up.

Experience a night run through the St Ives Estate with 5k and 10k multi terrain courses. Participants receive a medal and chip timing while supporting Sue Ryder on the shortest day of the year.

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.

Take on a scenic 8.8 km fell race from Guisborough Rugby Club through the North York Moors, with 376 m of climb to test your legs. Junior races and team categories make it a festive late December outing with on the day entries and post race..

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Skipton without maps or GPS.